Tips and tricks for better English email, text messages, and social media
19. - 21.7.
Opettajana Peter Balding
Pohjatiedot 7 - 8 v. Tavoitetaso 4 ½ - 5. (15 hours)
This course will help you sharpen up your e-correspondence skills in English. Topics will include:
The different types of written communication available on the Internet and through mobile networks. Correspondence register—the different levels of formality in different situations—and appropriate grammar, language, phrases, and abbreviations. Proof-reading techniques - how to avoid the typical mistakes. The course will include a variety of activities including:Discussion in English, group and pair exercises, reading and writing tasks, instructor and peer feedback.
Kurssimaksu 295 €.
Takaisin
Wild about English 16. - 21.7.
Opettajana James Simpson
Pohjatiedot 5 - 6 vuoden opiskelu. Tavoitetaso 2 ½ - 3.
This course is for you who like to have a relaxing time outdoors doing different kinds of activities; enjoying the Finnish summer whilst discussing a variety of issues in English.
Using various activities, we will explore the local area around Orivesi in our own cars, going for walks and small, easy adventures, sometimes even preparing our own lunches over an open fire.
Some of the themes of the week will include socialising, customer service, problem solving and task planning as well as topical issues such as news events, sustainable development and the Finnish environment. We will also include themes that the group wishes to take up.
James is an adult and folk-high school teacher and wilderness guide based in the archipelago of south western Finland.
Kurssimaksu 505 €.
Takaisin
Update Your English I, 16. - 21.7.
Opettajana Ari Kääntä
Pohjatiedot 6 - 7 v. Tavoitetaso 4.
This intermediate course is designed to develop your English skills for work, social and travel needs by motivating you to use English in a challenging range of communicative situations. The course involves practice in speaking (e.g. small talk, telephone language, conversations on topics of current interest) and writing skills (e.g. e-mails, letters), together with grammar and vocabulary exercises as well as listening and reading comprehension using newspaper articles. The main emphasis is on practical communication. There will be extra work on idioms and everyday language. We want to make sure the practice is as real as possible, so the syllabus will be tailored to you’re your interests and needs by means of a pre-course questionnaire. After this course, you can continue to the next level, Update Your English II, where many of the topics will be dealt with in more depth.
Kurssimaksu 505 €.
Takaisin
Update Your English II, 23. - 28.7.
Opettajana Peter Balding
Pohjatiedot 7 - 8 v. Tavoitetaso 4 ½ - 5.
This is a discussion-based course for upper-intermediate to advanced learners of English with a special emphasis on spoken communication skills for a variety of situations including socializing, meetings, presentations, work, and travel. Other important areas are pronunciation (e.g. sibilants, stress, and intonation), reading and writing skills (including email and social networking), difficult grammar points (e.g. articles and prepositions), and vocabulary building (including idioms). The course will consist of a variety of activities including pair work, small-group games and tasks, reading and writing exercises, and group discussions (the topics will vary and will be at least partly based on the needs and desires of the participants). The ultimate goal will be to activate your English skills and boost your confidence in English through an enjoyable week of motivating and stimulating activities. Therefore lively participation will be essential to get the most out of this course.
Kurssimaksu 505 €.
Takaisin
Lisätiedot ja opintoneuvonta
Päivi Korjus, puh. 0207 511 551
etunimi.sukunimi(at)kvs.fi
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